Beste Spiele
Best Adventure games of 2021
The 110 best Adventure games released in 2021, ranked from 11,068 critic and player ratings.
The best Adventure game of 2021 is Toem, with a critic score of 95/100 — updated August 2026.
01
Toem
An aesthetic adventure with the premise of enjoying the little things! Toem is an adventure game, it aims to capture the curiosity of a child! Should I go left, right, who cares I'm on an adventure! Your smile, that's what's important to us.
95
/100
02
Unpacking
Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking. Over the course of eight house moves, you are given a chance to experience a sense of intimacy with a character you never see and a story you’re never told.
92
/100
03
S
Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut
Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut Includes: - Full game. - Iki Island expansion: New story, mini-games, enemy types and more. - Legends online co-op mode. - Digital mini art book by Dark Horse. - Director’s commentary: The creative team sits down with a renowned Japanese historian to look at the world of Ghost of Tsushima and how it compares to the real-life events that inspired it. - One Technique Point. - Charm of Hachiman’s Favour. - Hero of Tsushima Skin Set: Golden Mask, Sword Kit, Horse, Saddle.
92
/100
Toem
An aesthetic adventure with the premise of enjoying the little things! Toem is an adventure game, it aims to capture the curiosity of a child! Should I go left, right, who cares I'm on an adventure! Your smile, that's what's important to us.
95
/100
02
Unpacking
Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking. Over the course of eight house moves, you are given a chance to experience a sense of intimacy with a character you never see and a story you’re never told.
92
/100
03
S
Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut
Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut Includes: - Full game. - Iki Island expansion: New story, mini-games, enemy types and more. - Legends online co-op mode. - Digital mini art book by Dark Horse. - Director’s commentary: The creative team sits down with a renowned Japanese historian to look at the world of Ghost of Tsushima and how it compares to the real-life events that inspired it. - One Technique Point. - Charm of Hachiman’s Favour. - Hero of Tsushima Skin Set: Golden Mask, Sword Kit, Horse, Saddle.
92
/100
04
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut is an enhanced edition of the original role-playing game developed and published by ZA/UM. It retains the core gameplay and narrative while adding full voice acting, new quests, additional endings, and other narrative revisions.
91
/100
05
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Go dimension-hopping with Ratchet and Clank as they take on an evil emperor from another reality. Jump between action-packed worlds and beyond at mind-blowing speeds, complete with dazzling visuals and an insane arsenal.
91
/100
06
Disco Elysium: Final Cut
90
/100
07
Valheim
Valheim is a brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players set in a procedurally-generated world inspired by Norse mythology. Craft powerful weapons, construct longhouses, and slay mighty foes to prove yourself to Odin!
90
/100
08
The Forgotten City
The Forgotten City is a mystery adventure game of exploration and deduction, and a re-imagining of the critically acclaimed mod of the same name. Combat is an option, but violence will only get you so far. Only by questioning an intertwined community of colorful characters, cleverly exploiting the time loop, and making difficult moral choices can you hope to solve this epic mystery. Here, your decisions matter. The fate of the city is in your hands.
90
/100
09
Tails of Iron
Tails of Iron is an Adventure RPG-lite game set in a charming and brutal world. Playing as Redgi the Rat, you are heir to the throne when your kingdom is raided by the Iron Frog. Players face challenging, tactical and stunning combat encounters in order to rebuild the Rat Kingdom.
90
/100
10
Deathloop
Deathloop transports players to the lawless island of Blackreef in an eternal struggle between two extraordinary assassins. Explore stunning environments and meticulously designed levels in an immersive gameplay experience that lets you approach every situation any way you like. Hunt down targets all over the island in an effort to put an end to the cycle once and for all, and remember, if at first you don’t succeed… die, die again.
90
/100
11
Wildermyth
89
/100
12
B
It Takes Two
88
/100
13
Final Fantasy
88
/100
14
Tales of Arise
87
/100
15
Psychonauts 2
87
/100
16
Mass Effect Legendary Edition
87
/100
17
Death's Door
87
/100
18
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
87
/100
19
Before Your Eyes
86
/100
20
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles
86
/100
21
Unsighted
85
/100
22
Loop Hero
85
/100
23
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous
85
/100
24
Life is Strange: True Colors
84
/100
25
Curse of the Dead Gods
84
/100
26
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Anniversary Edition
84
/100
27
Metroid Dread
84
/100
28
Resident Evil: Village
83
/100
29
Hitman 3
83
/100
30
Road 96
83
/100
31
Dysmantle
83
/100
32
Shin Megami Tensei V
82
/100
33
Inscryption
82
/100
34
Little Nightmares II
82
/100
35
A
NieR Replicant v1.22474487139...
82
/100
36
The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
82
/100
37
Knockout City
82
/100
38
Everhood
82
/100
39
Tormented Souls
82
/100
40
Alan Wake Remastered
82
/100
41
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
81
/100
42
A
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
81
/100
43
Diablo II: Resurrected
80
/100
44
Kena: Bridge of Spirits
80
/100
45
Subnautica: Below Zero
80
/100
46
The Artful Escape
80
/100
47
Eastward
80
/100
48
Heavenly Bodies
80
/100
49
Exo One
80
/100
50
Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery
80
/100
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut is an enhanced edition of the original role-playing game developed and published by ZA/UM. It retains the core gameplay and narrative while adding full voice acting, new quests, additional endings, and other narrative revisions.
91
/100
05
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Go dimension-hopping with Ratchet and Clank as they take on an evil emperor from another reality. Jump between action-packed worlds and beyond at mind-blowing speeds, complete with dazzling visuals and an insane arsenal.
91
/100
06
Disco Elysium: Final Cut
90
/100
07
Valheim
Valheim is a brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players set in a procedurally-generated world inspired by Norse mythology. Craft powerful weapons, construct longhouses, and slay mighty foes to prove yourself to Odin!
90
/100
08
The Forgotten City
The Forgotten City is a mystery adventure game of exploration and deduction, and a re-imagining of the critically acclaimed mod of the same name. Combat is an option, but violence will only get you so far. Only by questioning an intertwined community of colorful characters, cleverly exploiting the time loop, and making difficult moral choices can you hope to solve this epic mystery. Here, your decisions matter. The fate of the city is in your hands.
90
/100
09
Tails of Iron
Tails of Iron is an Adventure RPG-lite game set in a charming and brutal world. Playing as Redgi the Rat, you are heir to the throne when your kingdom is raided by the Iron Frog. Players face challenging, tactical and stunning combat encounters in order to rebuild the Rat Kingdom.
90
/100
10
Deathloop
Deathloop transports players to the lawless island of Blackreef in an eternal struggle between two extraordinary assassins. Explore stunning environments and meticulously designed levels in an immersive gameplay experience that lets you approach every situation any way you like. Hunt down targets all over the island in an effort to put an end to the cycle once and for all, and remember, if at first you don’t succeed… die, die again.
90
/100
11
Wildermyth
89
/100
12
B
It Takes Two
88
/100
13
Final Fantasy
88
/100
14
Tales of Arise
87
/100
15
Psychonauts 2
87
/100
16
Mass Effect Legendary Edition
87
/100
17
Death's Door
87
/100
18
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
87
/100
19
Before Your Eyes
86
/100
20
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles
86
/100
21
Unsighted
85
/100
22
Loop Hero
85
/100
23
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous
85
/100
24
Life is Strange: True Colors
84
/100
25
Curse of the Dead Gods
84
/100
26
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Anniversary Edition
84
/100
27
Metroid Dread
84
/100
28
Resident Evil: Village
83
/100
29
Hitman 3
83
/100
30
Road 96
83
/100
31
Dysmantle
83
/100
32
Shin Megami Tensei V
82
/100
33
Inscryption
82
/100
34
Little Nightmares II
82
/100
35
A
NieR Replicant v1.22474487139...
82
/100
36
The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
82
/100
37
Knockout City
82
/100
38
Everhood
82
/100
39
Tormented Souls
82
/100
40
Alan Wake Remastered
82
/100
41
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
81
/100
42
A
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
81
/100
43
Diablo II: Resurrected
80
/100
44
Kena: Bridge of Spirits
80
/100
45
Subnautica: Below Zero
80
/100
46
The Artful Escape
80
/100
47
Eastward
80
/100
48
Heavenly Bodies
80
/100
49
Exo One
80
/100
50
Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery
80
/100
FAQ
What is the best Adventure game of 2021?
Toem currently tops the ranking with a score of 95/100 across 68 ratings. Ranking updated August 2026.
How is this ranking built?
Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.